I live in a duplex(townhome) w/ an unfinished basement w/ no ventilation. Is D50BP enough or go w/ D70BP for better dehumidifying?
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Not all models have auto defrost which is important for colder locations, this model has that feature, also the fact that it has pump mean you do not have to go down to the basement and constantly empty the bucket. You probably have some kind of drainage tube (I think it require by code) that you can send the hose to but you only need the pump it you are going upward to a sink to automate the removal of water. Since basement are damper and colder you would want moire capacity then if upstairs so you probably want the bigger unit.
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go with d70bp it has taken a ton of water out of our basement I would recommend this model thanks
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The primary difference between the two models is amount of humidity they remove from the air per day. So, you need to know how big your room is in square feet. Another reviewer said that the D70BP worked well in a 1500 sq ft area. My basement is larger and the D70BP has kept it quite dry throughout a New England summer. You may want to consider two other features: (1) proximity to power, and (2) a place to drain water from the unit. I bought the D70BP specifically because it has a built-in pump and I can drain the unit to a floor drain, which is much easier than emptying a bucket! The D50BP also has a pump. I am please with this dehumidifier. The primary difference between the two models is amount of humidity they remove from the air per day. So, you need to know how big your room is in square feet. Another reviewer said that the D70BP worked well in a 1500 sq ft area. My basement is larger and the D70BP has kept it quite dry throughout a New England summer. You may want to consider two other features: (1) proximity to power, and (2) a place to drain water from the unit. I bought the D70BP specifically because it has a built-in pump and I can drain the unit to a floor drain, which is much easier than emptying a bucket! The D50BP... » Read More The primary difference between the two models is amount of humidity they remove from the air per day. So, you need to know how big your room is in square feet. Another reviewer said that the D70BP worked well in a 1500 sq ft area. My basement is larger and the D70BP has kept it quite dry throughout a New England summer. You may want to consider two other features: (1) proximity to power, and (2) a place to drain water from the unit. I bought the D70BP specifically because it has a built-in pump and I can drain the unit to a floor drain, which is much easier than emptying a bucket! The D50BP also has a pump. I am please with this dehumidifier. « Show Less
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The primary difference between the two models is amount of humidity they remove from the air per day. So, you need to know how big your room is in square feet. Another reviewer said that the D70BP worked well in a 1500 sq ft area. My basement is larger and the D70BP has kept it quite dry throughout a New England summer. You may want to consider two other features: (1) proximity to power, and (2) a place to drain water from the unit. I bought the D70BP specifically because it has a built-in pump and I can drain the unit to a floor drain, which is much easier than emptying a bucket! The D50BP also has a pump. I am please with this dehumidifier.
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I have a D70BP and a D50BP. The D70BP I use during the damp winter months we get here in Florida and it is in an area with rugs. I clean the filter about every two week. The D50BP is in a room where I keep photo equipment and musical instruments; there is only a terrazzo floor and I clean it each month but it really doesn't need it. It is easily cleaned with a brush and then under a faucet.
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It depends on your application. For a normal "get rid of rain or washtub water" residential application, a third to half a horsepower is generally plenty. A half horsepower unit will generally handle more water if you have a very leaky basement. (You should check the flow capacity (Gallons per minute) and compare). Counter-intuitively, I've been told buying too much pump, like 3/4 or 1 HP for this type of application is a bad idea. I don't recall precisely why, but I think it could damage the pump. Plus the bigger pumps get more expensive. I'd recommend you either read several plumbing sites, or consult with a plumer and/or local plumbing supply company (or two) that you trust. They may well need to understand your precise application to give good answer. Also, if you're moving out sewage, sludge, etc. instead of just water, there are different kinds of pumps and again -- seeking advice from an expert is a good idea.
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The size of the dehumidifier depends on the humidity level and the size of the area your trying to control. I am using this 50 pint model in approximately 1500 sq. ft. basement and it keeps the humidity level at 45%. I hope this helps you decide. i have never had a problem and it is easy to operate.
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I use the FAD301NWQ in a 960 sq ft house with a full basement -- almost 2000 square feet all together. The dehumidifier is in the basement and always on. The unit manages to dehumidify the whole house even on the dampest days in Nebraska.
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We also have two floors and a full basement. We run one unit in the basement and the other on the stairway to the second floor. We get good coverage on the first floor (if your floor plan is open) and we can also smell the ozone on the second floor. If the area is not "open", I'd suggest one unit on both floors. These work great! If there is ever a problem with the unit, they are incredibly quick about offering repair. One of ours had a rattle in the fan, they paid for shipping, called and told us what they had fixed, and returned the unit promptly. Mammoth is a very good company to deal with.
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Unless it gets below 40 degrees I would not worry about it. The unit is used to remove humidity which happens to most basements in the summer. I have one and love it. It took my humid basement where moisture was about 75 percent down to 40 to 45 in about a week. Would not be without it.
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Yes air should move enough and is quiet running. I would ensure vent in/out hole was there.
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Super easy! I am 63 years old and have arthritis in my hands and I am able to empty it with ease. We really love our dehumidifier. It keeps the house at the perfect level of humidity. We leave ours set at 60 which I believe is the default. Enjoy the comfort. :-)
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The AP has a two speed fan, low speed is a lot quieter If I want to use it upstairs. Both would be excellent for basement use, can't beleve the difference it made after just 2 days!.
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I live in a pretty old house and the basement is pretty damp. It ranges about 80 degrees without the unit. This is a great product as it removes most if not all humidity in the basement. You do not need to run it in the winter.
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I am not sure either. We ended up venting ours directly through the wall and running the drain directing out as well. When the drain tube was a bit curved up, it would shut down because it wasn't draining well. oh - we did have to reset the remote. it was stuck and not working. There is some way to re-set it. Maybe we took the batteries out and put them back in and then the remote seemed to work again. That's about all I know of this machine's quirks. Overall it does the job. Puts out cold air, but I wasn't sold on the dehumidifing. The room smelled awfully damp instead.
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None for me. We have a pretty dry basement. Could be a moisture issue where you store it...
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The only heat in my basement comes from the pipes that run hot water from our (hot water) oil furnace. In winter basement stays about 50 degrees. No problems so far, but don't know how well the dehumidifier would run if the basement was colder.
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Sounds like you are continuing to DEHUMIDIFY with your Frigidaire unit. It is a fabulous machine, and does my entire 1,500 sq. ft. basement with no problems. Hopefully this will continue.
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Yes! I actually have 2- 70 pint dehumidifiers draining into one unit, and pumping up about 8 ft to the drain. Works flawlessly. (Unit also has built in back flow device, no need to order one)
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No, you will just send the moisture back into the basement air. Get a real dehumidifier.